Space Jam 2 Director Says Film Is ‘Getting Closer Every Day’

Space Jam was and still is one of the most loved and cherished films for many 90’s babies. The film starred the sports legend that is Michael Jordan along with top actors Bill Murray and Wayne Knight. With five awards, including a Grammy for R Kelly’s “I Believe I Can Fly,” Space Jam brought in $27,528,529 on it’s opening weekend in America – the highest grossing film that weekend.

Recently, the news fans have been waiting for was revealed by Space Jam 2’s director, Justin Lin. The Star Trek Beyond director was signed on to the film last year, with sports star LeBron James reportedly taking on the leading role. Speaking on a Television Critics Panel, Justin was asked about his upcoming films.

Justin admitted there were challenges with the Space Jam project but is confident it will go ahead. “We have actors who are also professional athletes, so schedule is something that’s tough,” he said, according to IGN. The director also said that he has asked Warner Bros. for the time to develop the sequal. “I feel like I’ve gone down nine different iterations already and we’re going to keep going, but we’re getting closer every day,” he added.

Just in case you had forgotten what an epic film Space Jam is, here’s a blast from the past to remind you of how fantastic it really was:

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